Q: What exactly is Buffalo on Tap?
A: Buffalo on Tap is an annual beer festival sponsored by Consumer’s Beverages each February. Featuring over seventy five (75) breweries from across the country and globe, there is a sample for everyone. Alongside beer, the festival highlights seltzers, ciders, and NA options. The intent of Buffalo on tap is to showcase brewery’s finest beers in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Grab your tickets and enjoy a variety of samples, music, food, vendors, and more! Don’t forget to plan ahead for a safe way home!
Q: When and where is Buffalo on Tap held?
A: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 @ Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Q: What is the address for the Buffalo Convention Center?
A: Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
153 Franklin St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Q: What time is the festival?
A: Saturday, February 7th:
VIP: 12pm – 4pm
GA: 1pm – 4pm
GA: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Q: Which breweries can I expect to sample at Buffalo On Tap?
A: 42 North, Athletic Brewing, Big Ditch Brewing, Bissell Brothers Brewing, Blake’s Hard Cider, Bold Rock, Buffalo Olde Brewery, Cigar City Brewing, Collective Arts Brewing, Downeast Cider, Flying Bison, Founder’s Brewing, Ghostfish Brewing, Golden Road Brewing, Great Lakes Brewing, Hamburg Brewing, Industrial Arts Brewing, Jack’s Abby, Keuka Brewing, Kona Brewing, Labatt, Maine Beer Company, Oskar Blues Brewery, Pressure Drop Brewing, Sloop Brewing, Southern Tier Brewing, Stone Brewing, Troegs Brewing, Victory Brewing, Von Trapp Brewing, Wayland Brewing, Wicked Weed Brewing, Wild Basin Hard Seltzer, Zero Gravity, and more!
Q: How much are tickets at Consumer’s Beverages?
A: General Admission tickets for both sessions can be purchased at Consumer’s for $55. General admission tickets include three hours of sampling and a souvenir sampling glass.
GA tickets can be purchased at all 17 Consumer’s Beverages locations.
VIP tickets are online purchase only at Buffalo on Tap
Q: You mentioned a VIP ticket, what exactly do you get?
A: Early access to beer sampling, access to a special VIP area with exclusive beers, and a souvenir glass.
Q: I don’t frequent downtown Buffalo all that often. Where should I park?
A: There are many surface lots located in very close proximity to the Convention Center. Again, make sure you have a safe way home!
Q: What is the best way to stay up-to-date with Buffalo on tap happenings?
A: We are continually updating our websites here and check here for the Buffalo on Tap website! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @ConsumersBeer as well as on Facebook.
Q: What separates your beer festival from all the other ones?
A: There are many reasons why we feel Buffalo on Tap is the premier beer festival in the Buffalo/Niagara region; From the outstanding lineup of about 150 breweries, our unbelievable VIP beer and food lineup.
Q: My question was not answered here. What should I do?
A: If you have any additional questions regarding the festival, visit the Buffalo on Tap website OR email us at service@consumersbeverages.com. We hope to see you there!
Cheers!